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Kim Nelson

Kim Nelson has worked with horses all her life. She rode hunter jumpers as a child and teenager. She then moved on to work for North Ridge Farm learning the basics with mares, foals and yearlings. She has worked through the years for Carl Nafzger, Adena Springs, The Daily Racing Form and Marylou Whitney Stables. Keeneland has always been the home track for Kim and this will be her 14 year anniversary handicapping the spring and fall meets.

Friday, October 23, 2026

The Dean Dorton Myrtlewood is Race 8

The Grade 2 Bank of America Valley View is Race 9

1st Race

Top Picks #7, #4, #3

#7 Lasting Legacy is on the drop off his last race and should find this company to his liking. #4 One More Time shows form that is better than his last 2 races. Recent works suggest he may be finding a stronger stride and is worth a look. #3 Terre Haute is moving to the dirt and shortening up for this one. He is also finding softer company here. 

2nd Race

Top Picks #8, #6, #3

#8 Sassy Princess seldom finishes off the board and like that she has won at Keeneland in past form at this distance. #6 Progeny is 2 for 3 at this 7 furlong distance and this level of company suits her. She can show up with a pretty could kick down the lane. #3 Our Liberty Belle is first off a long layoff and may need a race but past form suggest she has enough class to get up for part. 

3rd Race

Top Picks #4, #11, #7

#4 Soccer Socks is dropping in for a tag after an even effort in her debut. Top connections have spotted her for the win. #11Maddy Mania is first off the claim and is adding blinkers for her 3rd career start. Look for her to boost exotics. #7 Clever One looks good for part.

4th Race

Top Picks #4, #5, #3

#4 Tarantino has a win over the course this meet. He is also 2 for 2 at this distance and like him to get a 2nd picture this meet. #5 Ghazaaly is the early 8-5 favorite and a stable mate to the top pick. He brings a solid resume' and is coming in fresh off a summer vacation. #3 Can't Hush This adds blinkers in his first off the claim race. He consistently picks up checks. 

5th Race

Top Picks #6, #2, #9

#6 Ghostwritten can boast the best last Beyer in this field and expect him to appreciate the 2 turns. #1 Jets Rio outran his odds last out finishing a close 2nd. He showed a gutsy performance in that one and can't leave him out here. #9 South Bend Tom is a consistent sort that is a player here.

6th Race

Top Picks #3, #8, #1

#3 Justico is a first time starter for the Baffert barn. He has a blue blood pedigree and appears to be very well prepared. #8 T V Time Out has the experience edge in this field with 3 starts under his belt. Look for him to find a spot on the board. #1 Tarkanian is a firster for the Wesley Ward barn, you can expect him to come out running.

7th Race

Top Picks #13, #7, #3, #5

#13 Fuzzbuster is finding a bit softer company here off his last couple of races. He performed well enough in both of those starts to expect a big effort with this field. #7 Brave Pilot is first off the summer vacation. The 92 Beyer he posted in his maiden win catches the eye and expect him to fine the grass course to his liking. #3 Pure Octane adds blinkers this time and this guy shows up to run. He just missed last out and although he is adding distance here still expect a big effort.

8th Race

Top Picks #7, #2, #5

#7 Elewene just missed in her debut and has gone on to win her next 2 races, dominating her last by over 7 lengths. She has the early foot to come out running and never look back. #2 Miss Anna finished a good 3rd against a tough field in the Grade 3 Pocahantas in her last race. She looks to be turning into a fierce competitor. #5 Angel of Kirk is the early 9-5 favorite off her 3rd place finish in the Grade 1 Spinaway. Top connections will have her ready.

9th Race

Top Picks #5, #1, #10

#5 Sister Troienne has only finished out of the money once in 9 career starts. She is all racehorse and can't look past. #1 Ultimate Love is a seasoned competitor with Graded Stakes company and has held her own. She likes this distance on the grass and believe she can get a piece of this one. #10 Dakotah Blue is a Grade Stakes winner and look for her to land a share. 

10th Race

Top Picks #5, #9, #6

#5 Sesasi  ran out of real estate in her debut and settled for 3rd place finish. The added distance here moves her to the wire first. #9 Fast Gun has been at this maiden game for a while but she comes in fresh for this one and looking for her to make a good run. #6 Al Ghadeer got outkicked to the wire in her last which was her first off the layoff. She should put the pressure on in the race to the finish.

Friday, October 23, 2026